Power outage - how often??

[kp11364]

Hi all,

Looking at the SECO outage map, there appears to be apx. 112 households out of power from Buena Vista Blvd on the west, Pellon Place on the north, Red Hill Road on the east and Golden Grove Drive on the south. Outage was reported at 8:15pm tonight.

How often does this happen? Are the outages usually short (some hours) or longer (some days)?

Thanks!

Kevin

[EdFNJ]

In the 3 1/2 years living here had one outage for about 10 minutes during IRMA a couple years ago. We're just north of 466A near Colony off Morse. Other than that, not even a blink that I have noticed. Anything over 15 seconds would be recorded by my backup device (UPS) software on my PC.

[Velvet]

How do you see the map of where there is Seco power outage?

[kp11364]

https://stormcenter.secoenergy.com/

[EdFNJ]

How do you see the map of where there is Seco power outage?


https://stormcenter.secoenergy.com/


(Google is your friend! :D )

[GrumpyOldMan]

I think, and this is a guess, most outages are them working on the distribution. Trying to keep up with TV adding 400 houses a month. I also think they are mostly at night. Occasionally when I get up in the morning my computer has restarted, and I never turn it off. So, expect power goes out occasionally at night. In a year and a half, I think it went off once during the day.

[Velvet]

Aha, I thought so. But when I go to that site a map comes up but 0 power outages everywhere. What should I do next?

[EdFNJ]

Aha, I thought so. But when I go to that site a map comes up but 0 power outages everywhere. What should I do next? Nothing because right now there are likely ZERO OURTAGES anywhere! :) Whatever one there MAY HAVE BEEN was likely resolved. SECO only covers a relatively small part of TV.
Edit: The OP reported that the outage was at 8:15PM. It's now 2hrs later.

[Velvet]

Right, thank you. They worked quickly. If we had one, I didn’t notice. Not enough time to try out the new generator, or even to unbox it.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

We get occasional blips in our power, maybe once every two months. They're almost always accompanied by an electrical storm, so I'm assuming a transformer box got tickled by static electricity rather than a direct hit from a lightning bolt.

I think in the two years I've been living here, we've had an outage lasting more than a few minutes - three times total. The longest was less than 2 hours.

[EdFNJ]

We get occasional blips in our power, maybe once every two months. They're almost always accompanied by an electrical storm, so I'm assuming a transformer box got tickled by static electricity rather than a direct hit from a lightning bolt.

I think in the two years I've been living here, we've had an outage lasting more than a few minutes - three times total. The longest was less than 2 hours. Aren't you in Historic section? Weren't they out for over a week there after IRMA?

[Nucky]

Aren't you in Historic section? Weren't they out for over a week there after IRMA?

It was eight days until the entire area was resurrected. If the Duke Energy person was telling us the truth it was because an important part of the electrical puzzle was underwater near the Archery Range where the two houses were lost to the flood.

In that kind of heat 8 hours is enough. Eight days must have been amazing. We bailed out to a friend's house in Georgia and came home because we were told the power was restored. We were surprised to find it in fact was restored and then lost again.

Ever since IRMA it happens occasionally for a few moments. No big deal. As soon as we get a house on the Historic Side wild horses couldn't keep me from buying the best Generac :super: money can buy. For now, we have a portable unit that will keep us comfortable when needed. :pray:

[thevillages2013]

Right, thank you. They worked quickly. If we had one, I didn’t notice. Not enough time to try out the new generator, or even to unbox it.
You need to do a test run on that generator to make sure you are ready and know how to crank it when the time comes. Use only non-ethanol gas in it

[barbnick]

One in ten years for 10 min

[G.R.I.T.S.]

I think, and this is a guess, most outages are them working on the distribution. Trying to keep up with TV adding 400 houses a month. I also think they are mostly at night. Occasionally when I get up in the morning my computer has restarted, and I never turn it off. So, expect power goes out occasionally at night. In a year and a half, I think it went off once during the day.

All those darn Teslas!🤣

[NotGolfer]

We live between 466 and 466a.....have been here 12 yrs and in that time "maybe" once because a transformer was out. It wasn't long enough to make things horribly uncomfortable and think it was in the evening. Here, everything is underground so there aren't any high-wires. Even during Irma we retained power the whole time. I have noticed folks who are powered by Duke Energy seem to lose it fairly often.

[biker1]

No. They built about 200 homes per month. In the past, there have been a few years that were higher but 200 homes per month is typical for the last 7 years or so.

I think, and this is a guess, most outages are them working on the distribution. Trying to keep up with TV adding 400 houses a month. I also think they are mostly at night. Occasionally when I get up in the morning my computer has restarted, and I never turn it off. So, expect power goes out occasionally at night. In a year and a half, I think it went off once during the day.

[Uphillputt330]

FYI we were among the 115 residences without power here in Sabal Chase. It started at about 7:45pm with a big noise pop. A number of us reported it within 15-20 minutes. Crew was out in site at about 9:15. I think a transformer blew. Power back on at about 10:10.

Hi all,

Looking at the SECO outage map, there appears to be apx. 112 households out of power from Buena Vista Blvd on the west, Pellon Place on the north, Red Hill Road on the east and Golden Grove Drive on the south. Outage was reported at 8:15pm tonight.

How often does this happen? Are the outages usually short (some hours) or longer (some days)?

Thanks!

Kevin

[GrumpyOldMan]

No. They built about 200 homes per month. In the past, there have been a few years that were higher but 200 homes per month is typical for the last 7 years or so.

You are right, don't know what I was thinking, thank you for the correction.

[Kenswing]

You are right, don't know what I was thinking, thank you for the correction.
I'm not sure you were too far off. Speaking to one of the contractors last month they were at 360 house starts per month. He said they would be going higher if they could. Finished inventory is at an all time low.

[DaleDivine]

We live between 466 and 466a.....have been here 12 yrs and in that time "maybe" once because a transformer was out. It wasn't long enough to make things horribly uncomfortable and think it was in the evening. Here, everything is underground so there aren't any high-wires. Even during Irma we retained power the whole time. I have noticed folks who are powered by Duke Energy seem to lose it fairly often.

Been here for over 7 years in Charlotte with SECO and if ours has been out for over 10 minutes I don't remember it.
:coolsmiley:

[DAVES]

You need to do a test run on that generator to make sure you are ready and know how to crank it when the time comes. Use only non-ethanol gas in it

Laughing a bit. If, all else fails people should READ DIRECTIONS. New small gas engines are often shipped, stocked with no oil in the crankcase to avoid spilling and staining of the boxes. If they pour gas into the tank, it will start and quickly seize destroying the engine.

A 12 plus horse power engine may be too much for some to hand crank. Adding a power starter adds to the complexity. The battery needs to be charged and you need to remember it losses charge over time even if you do not use it.

Also, for the one who just bought a generator, you need to have heavy extension cords long enough to reach from where you PLAN on running the generator to your refrigerator. Not all generators will keep your electronic STUFF happy. I would expect the instructions suggest a break in period before you put a load on it.

[dougawhite]

I think, and this is a guess, most outages are them working on the distribution.

Actually, most outages are squirrel related. They enjoy the brief rush when they touch the red and black terminals of a transformer.

[Bogie Shooter]

We live between 466 and 466a.....have been here 12 yrs and in that time "maybe" once because a transformer was out. It wasn't long enough to make things horribly uncomfortable and think it was in the evening. Here, everything is underground so there aren't any high-wires. Even during Irma we retained power the whole time. I have noticed folks who are powered by Duke Energy seem to lose it fairly often.

15 years same experience.
Generator would be a waste of $.

[wjones53]

Hi all,

Looking at the SECO outage map, there appears to be apx. 112 households out of power from Buena Vista Blvd on the west, Pellon Place on the north, Red Hill Road on the east and Golden Grove Drive on the south. Outage was reported at 8:15pm tonight.

How often does this happen? Are the outages usually short (some hours) or longer (some days)?

Thanks!

Kevin

We have lived here for 11 years (between Truman and Roosevelt golf courses) and have only experienced minor outages of a few minutes a handful of times. We are usually gone 2 or 3 months in the summer and our bedroom clock would be flashing if there had been an outage. Our longest time without power was for a few hours when they had to replace a major component in an electrical box that serviced our block. Other than that I have been amazed at how few outages we have.

[Neils]

Power company is upgrading lines / poles near the substation on Lake Ella rd. Replacing wood with heavy duty concrete poles.

[ithos]

Had a power outage due to a lost phase(out of 3). Called SECO around 6:30 PM and they had a truck at my house in 45 minutes. Within a half hour he did a temporary fix and my power was fully restored.

Downside when the next crew came out for the permanent repair they dug up a sprinkler head and some pipe and just filled it back in with the broken pieces. I was so happy with the quick response that I never complained.

[JohnN]

Here 13 years and have not ever had an outage.

[graciegirl]

I think, and this is a guess, most outages are them working on the distribution. Trying to keep up with TV adding 400 houses a month. I also think they are mostly at night. Occasionally when I get up in the morning my computer has restarted, and I never turn it off. So, expect power goes out occasionally at night. In a year and a half, I think it went off once during the day.

I so agree.

Well said.

[worahm]

Many years ago, after three tornados touch down west of Lady Lake and we lost power for 8 days, half the neighborhood installed whole house generators. We did not have another extended power outage for ten years. When we finally did lose power for a day or two, most of my neighbor's generators would not start.

[LianneMigiano]

Twice in 11 years! Once for 5 minutes and the 2nd for 30 minutes. We're just above the Savannah Center in a 20+ year-old home.

[ML Smith]

Have been here for a year and a half and in that time I believe there has been one outage in my area (south of 44). It wasn’t very long.

[caljeff]

I live off of Moyer Loop in the Village Of Pine Ridge. It is fairly common to have minor power outages of less than 15 min. This may occur once every two months. However during Irma power was off approximately 8 hours.
It is noted that even though the power lines within the Villages are underground, the distribution lines getting to TV are not. This may also account for the brief outages that are experienced.

[Tmcbryan]

[QUOTE=kp11364;1988115]Hi all,

Looking at the SECO outage map, there appears to be apx. 112 households out of power from Buena Vista Blvd on the west, Pellon Place on the north, Red Hill Road on the east and Golden Grove Drive on the south. Outage was reported at 8:15pm tonight.

How often does this happen? Are the outages usually short (some hours) or longer (some days)?


Once in 7 years blip when lightning struck nearby

No issues during Irma

[CoachKandSportsguy]

most incidents here are due to lightening strikes. Sub stations also take direct hits, and occassionally they can fry some equipment. The last one was several hours the friday prior to the labor day hurricane which blasted the bahamas.

[Topspinmo]

Hi all,

Looking at the SECO outage map, there appears to be apx. 112 households out of power from Buena Vista Blvd on the west, Pellon Place on the north, Red Hill Road on the east and Golden Grove Drive on the south. Outage was reported at 8:15pm tonight.

How often does this happen? Are the outages usually short (some hours) or longer (some days)?

Thanks!

Kevin

IMO Lightning strike cause majority of them or occasionally drunk driver hitting utility poles.

[n8xwb]

I live in one of those 112 homes. The cause according to SECO was a "lightning my arrester". We have lived in The Villages 14 years. Five in our present home. This is perhaps the second outage I can recall. It is the longest one.

[billethkid]

17 years with no outages (probably shouldn't have said that!!)